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PBS News Hour

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Millions of Americans turn to PBS for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS News Hour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 1990 | 54m 46s | CC

On tonight's program, we examine President Barack Obama's response to Republican lawmaker criticism of the effectiveness and expense of the health reform law. Also: More than 20 children are dead in India after eating tainted school lunches, a prominent Russian opposition leader is sent to prison, a Connecticut school battles over bilingual education and Nelson Mandela turns 95 years old.

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